Welcome to the award-winning FinTech’s DEI Discussions, the podcast where we explore how financial technology can lead the way in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our host, Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Chief Customer Officer at Harrington Starr, as she inspires us to 'walk the talk' and create more equitable workplaces where everyone can thrive. Each episode invites you into the conversation, offering actionable steps to foster an inclusive environment in your organisation. From recruitment to retention and investment in talent, engagement, productivity, and career progression can mean different things to different people. Through our series specials and insightful discussions, we delve into these varying experiences, learning together how to better support diversity in our workplaces. Join us as we discuss, learn, and advocate for meaningful change in the FinTech sector. Powered by www.harringtonstarr.com
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FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
Why Psychological Safety Is Essential for Innovation | Michelle Wright, FinTech Chief Product Officer
Sep 1, 202620 min
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Michelle Wright, FinTech Chief Product Officer, to explore the intersection of product, commercial thinking and inclusion. Michelle shares her experience of being the different voice in the room, why women can struggle to communicate their own value, and how she has reframed self-promotion around demonstrating expertise rather than simply listing achievements. They also discuss diversity of thought, psychological safety, mentoring, and why creating truly inclusive workplaces means giving people the confidence to speak up, and be heard. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.com
FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
Can FinTech Open the Global Economy to Everyone? | Fereshteh Forough, Founder and Executive Director of Code to Inspire
Aug 25, 202616 min
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions , Nadia is joined by Fereshteh Forough, Founder and Executive Director of Code to Inspire , to explore what inclusion really means when access to education, technology and financial systems is not guaranteed. Fereshteh shares her journey from growing up as an Afghan refugee to founding Afghanistan’s first coding school for girls and women, and discusses how technology can create pathways to education, economic independence and financial freedom. The conversation also explores the role of FinTech and crypto in connecting excluded communities to the global economy, and why inclusion must be built into financial products and systems from the very beginning. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.com
FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
How Do You Scale Without Losing Your Culture? | Emma Hagan, UK Chief Executive Officer at ClearBank
Jul 28, 202617 min
In this episode of FinTech’s DEI Discussions, Nadia is joined by Emma Hagen, UK CEO of ClearBank, to explore inclusive leadership, workplace culture and the human side of growth. Emma shares how ClearBank has approached scaling while protecting its values, why belonging matters, and how everyday decisions can shape a more inclusive workplace. From supporting people to thrive to keeping culture at the heart of rapid growth, discover why scaling successfully is about more than technology. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.com
FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
EWPN The New Frontier: Human Centric AI in the Future of Finance and Payments | Melanie Ockerse, Ruta Kairyte and Nilixa Devlukia
Jul 23, 202632 min
Artificial intelligence is transforming finance and payments at an extraordinary pace, but how do we make sure innovation never comes at the expense of people? Recorded live at Money20/20 2026, this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions sees Nadia joined by Melanie Ockerse , VP Customer Success at Entersekt, Ruta Kairyte , Commercial Director at Tribe Payments, and Nilixa Devlukia , CEO of Payments Solved, for an insightful conversation. Together, they explore why diversity in AI development matters, how bias can unintentionally find its way into financial services, and what organisations must do to build technology that is inclusive, transparent and trustworthy. From fraud prevention and financial accessibility to agentic commerce, consumer consent and the future of regulation, this episode examines the opportunities AI presents alongside the responsibility that comes with deploying it. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.com
FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington Starr
Heather Xiao, Founder and Lead at Horizon Zero Ltd
Jul 21, 202614 min
In the latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia Edwards-Dashti sits down with Heather Xiao, Founder and Lead at Horizon Zero Ltd, to explore why the future of AI, smart data and open banking depends on putting people first. Heather shares her journey from banking and consulting to founding Horizon Zero, and explains why the biggest challenge facing financial services isn't the technology itself, it's creating the partnerships, trust and shared purpose needed to deliver meaningful outcomes. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website www.harringtonstarr.com
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